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Regarding criminal charges, there are two main categories of crimes: misdemeanors and felonies. The distinction between these two types of crimes is important, as the severity of the punishment and the long-term consequences can be significant. In Texas, misdemeanors and …
Identity theft is a serious crime that involves stealing someone’s “Identifying information” to commit fraud or other illegal activities. “Identifying information” includes:
In Texas, we have a bifurcated trial system. This means that in Texas, there are potentially two parts to a trial. The first part of a trial in Texas is called “The Guilt/ Innocence Phase” of the trial. If a …
Immigration status can have a significant impact on criminal defense cases in Texas. Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents, undocumented immigrants, and visa holders, face unique challenges in the criminal justice system, including the risk of deportation and other immigration consequences. …
The Castle Doctrine is a legal concept that has been the subject of much debate and controversy in recent years. It has become particularly relevant in Texas, where it is seen as an important part of the state’s self-defense laws. …
When a person is charged with a federal crime in Texas, prior criminal history can become one of the most important issues in the case. A prior state conviction may affect the advisory guideline range, the defendant’s criminal history category, …
Federal identity theft and synthetic fraud cases often begin long before a person is arrested or formally charged. These investigations may grow out of data trails, financial records, device logs, account activity, IP addresses, and patterns that investigators believe connect …
FBI agents do not typically show up at a business on day one of an investigation. They typically show up after months of investigation involving the issuance of subpoenas, witness interviews, and document review. They typically show up without any …